Today is World Teachers’ Day

A big THANK YOU to all our amazing teachers here in Capalaba and across Queensland and Australia. Shaping our future leaders, academics, nurses, musicians, artists, business owners, forklift drivers…. everyone that helps make our community so great.

As we get ready to celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October 2020, it is time to thank all Queensland teachers!

In what has been an unprecedented year, our Queensland teachers, school leaders and wider school support staff have all continued to show their professionalism and resilience, striving every day to do their best for Queensland students. By commemorating World Teachers’ Day across all school communities we have the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful work of all teachers across our state.

This year we are celebrating the many diverse faces of teaching. Each individual’s passion for teaching and dedication to Queensland students is what makes our world-class education system what it is today.

Let us join together to thank all teachers on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October.

Each school staff member will receive a keepsake commemorative ribbon to wear with pride.

School staff and wider community members can also visit Queensland World Teachers' Day website for podcasts, downloadable resources and much more.

We encourage you to share your celebrations on social media using #ThankQldTeachers.

Thank you to our Queensland teachers.

Queensland teaching awards

Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools

The Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools recognise Queensland state schools achieving improved student learning outcomes through excellent teaching. The 2020 state award winners were announced on Friday 4 September 2020.

Read more about our 2020 state award winners.

Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Awards

The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) TEACHX Awards recognise exceptional teachers from across all school sectors. Find out more about the 2020 TEACHX Awards  

BIG Plans for Small Business!

We know that small businesses are the engine room of the Queensland economy, working across every industry sector.

That's why the Palaszczuk Labor Government has supported more than 18,000 small businesses across Queensland, through our $196 million Small Business Adaption Grants program.

Our Queensland Economic Recovery Plan has supported businesses to help keep 334,000 Queenslanders in jobs.

We've also been supporting businesses by introducing a target earlier this year - that from 1 July 2020, 25 per cent of all government purchases would be from Queensland small and medium sized businesses.

Our commitment to 'Big Plans for Small Business' is all about creating jobs and future proofing Queensland.

We have already announced $8 billion in measures to support Queenslanders through COVID-19, including assistance for workers and businesses.

We're committing to building on our support of more than $2.3 billion in tax relief, grants, electricity rebates and loans for small to medium sized businesses with another $140 million to support big plans for small business.

Only a Palaszczuk Labor Government will continue to back our small businesses to ensure they can recover, reopen and build a strong future for all Queenslanders.

Read our full policy here.

$150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

The pandemic has put additional pressure on family budgets, which is why, if re-elected, we’ll invest $7.5 million to make sure that more than 50,000 Queensland kids can get started in sports.

Our $150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

And with more players on the field, FairPlay vouchers also support clubs to stay open for training and employing locals to help manage club operations.

Because every child deserves the opportunities for fun, friendships and fitness that come with playing a sport and being part of a team!

The Storm couldn’t stop

Redlands Bmx Club

from showing off all their trophies from State and Regional Championships. Well done guys. If your kids are looking for a great sport, check out their Facebook page.

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.

 Key dates

• 7 October 2020: Round 3 applications closed.

• 11 November 2020: Vouchers expire and must have been presented to an activity provider.

• 25 November 2020: Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providers.

Capalaba rugby league players with Capalaba MP Don Brown. Pic: Redland City Bulletin

1. Check if your child is eligible

You can apply if your child:

• is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application

• did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year

• holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it.

 If you aren't eligible

If you are experiencing financial hardship but don't meet the eligibility criteria, you can seek to apply through a registered referral agent.

2. Make sure your activity is available

Search the activity provider directory to check that:

• your chosen activity is listed

• there is a registered provider near you.

3. Read the terms and conditions

Read and understand the FairPlay voucher application terms and conditions.

4. Access the QGrants online system

You will need a QGrants account to apply—create an account if you don’t have one. Watch the video to find out how to easily create your QGrants account.

Watch the video to find out how you can apply for a FairPlay voucher when the round is open.

If you are successful

If your application is successful, your voucher will appear on the screen and a copy will be sent to your registered email address (you may need to check your junk mail).

Learn how to use your voucher.

 Contact us

Email fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au
Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Get help using QGrants

Apply for a voucher HERE

Redlands City Chamber of Commerce hosts state election candidates for breakfast before voters go to polls on October 31

Thanks to Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce for giving me to opportunity to address your members at the Meet the Candidates Forum. I really enjoyed catching up with members before and after formalities.

Take one guess who brags about joining the RCCC on their website but couldn’t even be bothered to show up?

THE PANEL: Oodgeroo MP Mark Robinson, Oodgeroo candidate Claire Richardson, Redlands MP Kim Richards, Capalaba MP Don Brown, Redlands LNP candidate Henry Pike and Capalaba candidate Paul Branagan PIC AND FULL ARTICLE : REDLAND CITY NEWS

Free Tafe for under 25s in Queensland!

A re-elected Palaszczuk Government will make TAFE qualifications and apprenticeships free for all Queenslanders under the age of 25.

That’s a $21 million investment for Certificate 3 TAFE courses in 26 priority skills areas – such as mining and engineering, electrical, healthcare and early childhood education.

And for a further 139 priority qualifications – carpentry, mechanics, chefs – we will provide free apprenticeships.

If you’re a young person who wants to skill up for your future, my government will help you achieve your goal.

No matter where you live. No matter how much money you’ve got in your pocket, our economic recovery plan includes you.

Full details HERE

Queensland Economic recovery plan creating 55,000 new jobs.

Underpinning the plan is more than $8 billion in recovery initiatives to keep the economy moving and Queenslanders in jobs – ranging from targeted support for industry and small business, to cost of living relief for households.

Our Economic Recovery Plan is about:

• Infrastructure in our state

• Supporting small business

• Preparing for the future and teaching our youth new skills

• Empowering our regions

• Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.

Get informed read the Queensland Labor’s Full Economic Recovery Plan HERE

Palaszczuk Government Sets Redlands Sporting Clubs On Road To Recovery

More than $380,000 to over 35 Redlands Coast sporting clubs will restart activities with renewed vigour after being approved up to $20,000 each to spend on minor upgrades, equipment and repairs.

Member for Redlands, Kim Richards, said the $15.5 million Active Restart Infrastructure Recovery Fund would provide a mini-stimulus for Redlands clubs to return to play.

Redlands had over 35 clubs share in over $380K.

Redlands Rays were one of the recipients, Don and Kim met with James Williams and Eric from the Club yesterday.

“Labor is delivering it’s plan for economic recovery across Queensland and as part of that we’re supporting community clubs to fire the starting gun on reopening,” she said.

“We know that COVID has impacted fundraising capacity, so we’re stepping in to support clubs in their time of need.

Member for Capalaba, Don Brown said Redlands Rays Baseball Club had been awarded more than $18,000 to purchase a new mower so that Club could get back in the game and keep their fields maintained.

“Here in the Redlands we know that COVID-19 has meant some clubs are doing it tough.

“We’ve got some of the finest grassroots sporting clubs in Queensland across a variety of codes and activities that with our support can continue to flourish.

Member for Redlands Kim Richards said this funding support would be flowing to clubs like Redland Bay Tennis Club right away to deliver exciting projects like their courts resurfacing.

“This isn’t an election commitment, it’s part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $51.3 million return to play stimulus package to be invested to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in the sport, recreation and fitness industries.

Approved projects include the purchase of equipment to deliver activities or events, assist in facility maintenance, or to assist with reducing operational costs.

“We have already delivered $7.6 million worth of $2,000 grants to 3,811 clubs across Queensland as part of the COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program to invest in hygiene or catering supplies, equipment, maintenance, training courses or to pay utilities bills.

“And now more than 35 clubs in our community received this funding and the extra support,” she said.

Whether it’s marquees for a fundraising event, white goods for the canteen, or a fresh coat of paint for the clubhouse, organisations are being provided funding to improve their facilities and purchase relevant equipment to encourage Queenslanders to return to play.

Member for Capalaba, Don Brown said the return to play is possible because Queenslanders have done such an outstanding job of listening to the health advice and keeping each other safe during COVID-19.

New industry-linked school training facilities and trade training centres at 26 schools promised.

Building our Future with more training, more skills, better jobs.

Our $45 million commitment to upgrade and build new industry-linked school training facilities and trade training centres at 26 schools will give students the best possible opportunity to pursue their chosen career path.

These projects will target the skills needed to diversify and strengthen regional economies, which is why it’s an important part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery. This initiative will create at least 150 construction jobs in regional areas across the state.

This is part of our economic recovery plan which will deliver jobs and opportunities both now and into the future.

We’re giving young Queenslanders the skills they need for growing industries.

Emerging growth industries, including:

• Hydrogen

• Agriculture

• Aquaculture

• Manufacturing

• Defence maintenance and manufacturing

• Aviation and aerospace